Which operating system you decide to use should depend on what features you need. For example, if you are already using IIS, ASP, VBScript, Windows Media, Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, or Visual InterDev, and you don't have the time to learn Unix-based solutions, you'll have to choose a Windows NT or Windows 2000-based host. Just because your desktop is Windows-based doesn't mean you should use a Windows host.

The Plan Change Tool does not support this type of migration. Do not attempt to process this change as it will result in downtime and technical problems to the site. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Prestwood Support.

There are some new timeout problems during negotiation (I think). An LDAP option has been set in version 1.2, and it has resolved this issue.

SourceForge has released Thinstation, a free Linux distribution that runs on any x86 box that has at least 16MB of RAM. Thinstation supports the following protocols: The software lets you run thin-client sessions on older systems, giving your users access to the latest applications and helping you get a few more years of service out of your machines. Additional information about Thinstation is available at http://sourceforge.net/projects/thinstation .

Before you install the software, log in Microsoft Windows with an Administrator privilege. After you run the install program, you will see a new printer added in your "Control Panel"->"Printers and Faxes " with the name "Nice PDF Creator".

Yes, Microsoft MPIO is specifically designed to run on both platforms. Microsoft uses the same set of foundation MPIO drivers on both. This lets customers upgrade a server from Windows 2000 Server to Windows Server 2003 with a Microsoft MPIO solution in place, instead of having to remove it and disconnect the storage before upgrading.

Windows .NET Server 2003 is an evolutionary upgrade to Windows 2000 Server, with hundreds of new features. For more information, please read my exhaustive review of Windows .NET Server 2003.

BackOffice Server and its components such as Exchange, SQL will work on Windows 2000 however specific service pack's/fixes are required for the products to enable full functionality. A list of fixes needed are listed at http://www.microsoft.com/backofficeserver/prodinfo/win2000sps.htm.

No, the existing Windows Server 2003 Client Access Licenses will work on Windows Server 2003 R2. There are no Windows Server 2003 R2–specific Client Access Licenses. Windows Server 2003 SP1 is a service pack that provides product updates to the Windows Server 2003 operating system. Windows Server 2003 SP1 contains additional features to increase security and improve functionality. SP1 is a free product update and can be easily downloaded or ordered on a CD-ROM.

I am trying to remotely install a WIN machine and I see "UNDI Initialize failed, no media detected" when I boot from the RIS boot floppy: I am trying to remotely install a WIN machine and I see "Error loading operating system." after the RIS process copies files. I am reinstalling a machine that is in the domain. Once I provide the RIS username and password and go past the computer-name screen, I get duplicate GUID warning.

Yes, Telnet Magic runs on Windows Terminal Server (Windows NT Server 5.0 Terminal Server Edition and Windows 2000 Terminal Services) and on Citrix MetaFame. Telnet Magic configuration is handled in the same manner as when installing Telnet Magic on a network server used by multiple users. See the License Agreement for licensing requirements and review "Using Telnet Magic on an Intranet (Network)" in the "How to..

They vary by which version you get. All servers except Datacenter require at least a 133 MHz processor (with the Enterprise demanding at least 733 MHz for the 64-bit version). Datacenter needs a 400 MHz processor for 32-bit operations and 733 MHz for Itanium-based computers. The recommended CPU speed for Web Server and Standard Server is 550 MHz, and Enterprise and Data Center at 733 MHz. The minimum RAM for all servers except Datacenter is 128 MB, with the recommended amount 256 MB.

Target selection in Windows 2000 Server is limited to default target selection and restricted same-site target selection, whereas Windows Server 2003 additionally supports least expensive target selection (site-costing). Site discovery in Windows 2000 Server differs from site discovery in Windows Server 2003 in a number of ways: Root servers running Windows 2000 query the link target server to determine what site that target is in. Link target servers running Microsoft Windows NT 4.

No. However, if such a migration plan later becomes a possibility, we will send an announcement to all of our Partners and we will also post that announcement prominently in the Dealer Kit.

Windows 2000 is the new name for Windows NT 5.0, the replacement for the current Windows NT 4.0. It employs the same core technologies as NT, but adds many new ones that were not previously available in NT, such as Plug-and-Play, support for USB devices, power management, DirectX 7.x, etc. It is not for consumers, but for businesses.

No, the property sheets of the 2003 servers will appear as read-only. You should avoid using Exchange 2000 ESM in environments where Exchange 2003 is installed. Not only will you not be able to access new Exchange 2003 features, but there is also the risk of damage to new objects that Exchange 2000 does not understand. If you must continue to use Exchange 2000 ESM, apply the latest Exchange 2000 SP3 roll-up to your Admin workstation(s) - http://microsoft.com/downloads/details.

quot;The Windows Server 2003 family is the next step in the ongoing evolution of the Windows server operating systems. Windows Server 2003 builds on the proven reliability, scalability, and manageability of Windows 2000 Server, to deliver a highly productive infrastructure platform for powering connected applications, networks, and XML Web services?????"from the workgroup to the data center."

It is necessary to leave both Windows 2003 Server and Remote Data Backups open for a scheduled backup to occur. You can minimize Remote Data Backups.